Peach cobbler

Ingredients

For the base
2 cans of sliced peaches
100g/3½oz soft brown sugar
100g/3½oz butter
1 tbsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping
250g/9oz self-raising flour
pinch cinnamon
250g/9oz white sugar
3 free-range eggs
250g/9oz softened butter

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/375F/Gas Mark 4.
2. Place all of the ingredients for the peach base into a saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer until the mixture begins to thicken. (If you use fresh peaches or any other fruit you will need to add a small amount of sugar syrup to supplement the juices from the can.
3. Meanwhile, for the topping, mix the flour, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
4. Add the eggs and the butter and mix until the mixture is soft and crumbly. The mixture should not be too wet.
5. Pour the fruit mixture into a small ovenproof dish and cover with the topping.
6. Place into the oven to cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the topping is a golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
7. To serve, remove from the oven, divide between four bowls and eat either hot or cold with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.